The Hilt

The Vanguard Pinot Noir

9.113 ratings

8.83 pro ratings

Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

8.6

2009 vintage. Santa Barbara County. On opening a not very attractive smell, better with air. Round, ripe and fruity with little varietal character for me. Maybe I should try the Old Guard?

2009 vintage. Santa Barbara County. On opening a not very attractive smell, better with air. Round, ripe and fruity with little varietal character for me. Maybe I should try the Old Guard?

Sep 8th, 2017

10

Had the 2009. Wished the bottle was way bigger. Loved every drop.

Had the 2009. Wished the bottle was way bigger. Loved every drop.

Aug 10th, 2014

9.0

Juicy and Pinot-Noir-ly with inviting acidity. Good Value.

Juicy and Pinot-Noir-ly with inviting acidity. Good Value.

Jun 27th, 2014

8.8

Bernard had this 9 years ago

Bernard had this 9 years ago

Dec 2nd, 2014

9.0

Marty had this 10 years ago

Marty had this 10 years ago

Feb 1st, 2014

9.0

Yoshiyuki had this 5 years ago

Yoshiyuki had this 5 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2018

9.5

Ami had this 7 years ago

Ami had this 7 years ago

Nov 22nd, 2016

9.2

Skander had this 7 years ago

Skander had this 7 years ago

Nov 20th, 2016

9.0

Bill had this 8 years ago

Bill had this 8 years ago

Aug 7th, 2016

9.2

Ken had this 10 years ago

Ken had this 10 years ago

Jul 11th, 2014